Intermittent closings of I-10 in both directions near Transcontinental set to begin at 7:30 a.m.

The eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 10 at the Transcontinental overpass will be closed at times during a 90-minute period ending about 9 a.m., officials said.

Work crews from Entergy will be removing an electrical crossing that will make it easier for future projects in the area to be completed, including widening of I-10 and the construction of sound barrier walls.

Authorites will be on hand when the work begins at 7:30 a.m. to help route traffic.

Entergy customers will not experience any blackouts because electricity is being re-routed in advanced of the work, officials said.